Early Moments Matter for Every Child /

In a series of 2016 articles in The Lancet, to invest in the future strength of our nations, development.29 From conception to birth: The prenatal period when these basics were included in a concept researchers our economies and our communities is in the health, nutrition and protection for a pregnant woman called ‘nurturing care’.31 The term referred to five elements is essential. [...] It uses a holistic approach that maximizes the cognitive, physical and emotional development of the child.46 Since 2014, the initiative has offered guidance for parents and opportunities for young children to play and learn in community and nutrition rehabilitation centres. [...] Specifically, toxic and loving parents and caregivers have a buffer that stress can affect the amygdala, a part of the brain helps them cope in times of extreme stress.66 Indeed, 30 involved in emotions and memory, causing it to grow parents and caregivers are the first line of defence too large and ultimately making it harder for a child to against the dangers of toxic stress. [...] Data for Cambo- dia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jordan, Rwanda and Togo refer to the youngest child in the household under age 5. Data for Chad and Myanmar refer to the oldest child in the household under age 5. Data for the As the child grows into an adult, toxic stress can experiences.67 It can also help children build resilience. [...] The The programme began in 1996 in response to a survey manual also focuses on issues of children’s rights including that revealed a lack of knowledge about the importance protection from abuse, gender discrimination, exploitation of nurturing care, especially the role of play, in early and conflict.